Dante Di Fiorenza Chianti
Tuscan Sangiovese poured in Commack for three decades.
The story behind Dante Di Fiorenza
Dante Di Fiorenza comes out of Tuscany, made by Castellani, a family that has worked Tuscan vineyards for more than 150 years and set up its commercial house near Pontedera in Pisa in 1903. The label itself is newer, named for the cultural spirit of Florence rather than a person on the payroll.
The reds are Sangiovese first, blended the traditional Chianti way with Canaiolo and a little Cabernet Sauvignon, and fermented to the Chianti DOCG standard. That means violets and cherries up front, plum and bramble through the middle, light to medium tannins, and enough acidity to cut through tomato sauce. The Riserva sees extended oak for a rounder texture.
Explore the Dante Di Fiorenza range
Six bottles, one house style: bright Sangiovese for the table, a Riserva for when the sauce has been on since noon, and a Brunello for the good glasses.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Di Fiorenza Chianti 750mL | Chianti DOCG | 13.5% ABV | Violets, sour cherry, fresh plum, light tannins |
| Dante Di Fiorenza Chianti 1.5L | Chianti DOCG | 13.5% ABV | Same bright Sangiovese, sized for a long table |
| Dante Di Fiorenza Chianti Riserva 750mL | Chianti Riserva DOCG | 13.5% ABV | 85% Sangiovese, 10% Canaiolo, 5% Cabernet, oak aged |
| Dante Di Fiorenza Toscana 750mL | Toscana IGT red blend | 13.5% ABV | Bolder Super Tuscan style, dark fruit, firm structure |
| Dante Di Fiorenza Brunello Di Mont 750mL | Brunello di Montalcino | 13.5% ABV | 100% Sangiovese Grosso, deeper color, dried cherry |
| Dante Di Fiorenza Pinot Grigio 750mL | Delle Venezie white | 12.5% ABV | Green apple, citrus peel, dry finish, serve cold |
WineDante Di Fiorenza - Pinot Grigio 750mL$11.98Out of stock
WineDante Di Fiorenza - Chianti 750mL$10.98Out of stock
WineDante Di Fiorenza - Toscana 750mL$14.98Out of stock
ChiantiDante Di Fiorenza - Chianti 1.5L$15.99Out of stock
WineDante Di Fiorenza - Brunello Di Mont 750mL$36.99Out of stock
WineDante Di Fiorenza - Chianti Riserva 750mL$13.98Which Dante Di Fiorenza is right for you?
The pricing here is the reason this label has stayed on our shelf for years. The Chianti 750mL runs $10.98, the Pinot Grigio $11.98, and the Chianti Riserva $13.98, which is a serious jump in texture for three dollars. The Toscana is $14.98, the 1.5L Chianti $15.99 for anyone feeding a crowd, and the Brunello Di Mont 750mL at $36.99 is the one you open when the occasion asks for it. Buy Dante Di Fiorenza online and pick it up curbside in Commack at no charge.
Magnum format, high acidity, built for tomato gravy and a table of six.
Three dollars over the base bottling buys oak aging and a rounder finish.
Sangiovese Grosso with real depth, worth decanting before dinner.
Dante Di Fiorenza cocktails and pairings
Serve Dante Di Fiorenza Chianti at 60 to 65 degrees, not straight from a hot kitchen shelf. The acidity handles fat and tomato both.